George R.R. Martin Confirms 'The Winds of Winter' Will Be Series' Longest Novel
The manuscript is already 1,200 pages long with roughly 400 to 500 pages left, highlighting the scale and complexity of Martin’s undertaking.
Overview
- This length will surpass A Storm of Swords and A Dance with Dragons to set a new record for the series’ size.
- Martin attributes delays to the challenge of untangling the 'Meereenese Knot' of multiple character arcs converging in Meereen.
- He has incorporated some HBO series events, including Daenerys Targaryen’s arrival in Westeros, though alignment with the show remains unclear.
- No official publication date has been announced, but Martin assures fans that the finish line is in sight.
- An unverified industry claim suggests a complete manuscript has been on hold since 2016 in reaction to fan backlash over the TV finale.